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M500 AEB

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 115,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 110,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,121 miles

Nearside slight play in steering idler assembly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,252 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,273 miles

Dampness around steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,399 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,057 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M500 AEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M500 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M500 AEB registered?

M500 AEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M500 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 AEB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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